As the number of licensed dispensaries increases throughout the country, robbers are targeting cannabis companies. Ground Zero The California Bay Area is ground zero for the cannabis industry. The region is home to the modern medical cannabis movement in America, explains Oakland North. It also hosts a concentration of dispensaries, cultivators, and more. Recently, … [Read more...] about Cannabis Operators Face Increased Robberies, Left to Fend for Themselves
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Cannabis Legalization Status by State Map
Though cannabis remains federally illegal, state-wide legalization has spread since Washington and Colorado became the first states to legalize recreational cannabis in 2012. Other states have slowly followed suit. In fact, 18 states plus Washington D.C. now have legal adult-use cannabis. Many states are close to full legalization, and have decriminalized or legalized medical … [Read more...] about Cannabis Legalization Status by State Map
“How Many Grams…?” Metric Units and Cannabis Conversions Made Easy
Do you ever find yourself struggling with metric unit conversion? Have you ever had multiple tabs open on your smart device’s search engine titled, "how many grams in a ..?" Or when you’re at a dispensary, have you ever felt pressed by the inquiry “do you want a quarter or an eighth?” If you quietly answered "yes, how’d he know?" to any of these oddly specific questions — then … [Read more...] about “How Many Grams…?” Metric Units and Cannabis Conversions Made Easy
The Origin Story of the Blunt
Amongst the densely rich landscape of cannabis culture, the blunt, an enduring symbol of cannabis, has entranced and enveloped many smokers young and old. The weighted delivery of rolling a blunt and lighting it up. The camaraderie of passing it around. The deep high accented by the buzz of tobacco. The many songs to play while burning. The essence of what a blunt truly … [Read more...] about The Origin Story of the Blunt
Cannabinoid Hyperemesis Syndrome: An Obscure Disease Caused by Chronic Use of Cannabis
One out of every three daily cannabis users — or 2.75 million Americans — will experience Cannabinoid Hyperemesis Syndrome (CHS), according to research published in the Basic and Clinical Pharmacology and Toxicology journal. The condition affects some long-term cannabis users. Its symptoms include vomiting, abdominal discomfort, weight loss, and nausea. In Latin, hyper means … [Read more...] about Cannabinoid Hyperemesis Syndrome: An Obscure Disease Caused by Chronic Use of Cannabis
